[Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 Positioning

[Phil & Debbie Salas]

The KPA500 draws in air from the top, and exhausts it out the back.  So 
placing the KAT500 under the amplifier shouldn't affect KPA500 air flow.

Phil - AD5X

"I think the KAT500 may be sturdy enough for the KPA500 to sit on top of it,
but I am a bit nervous about interrupting the air flow around the amp.  I
think, during my recent discussion with Eric, he suggested it be set on, or
under, the K3.  Airflow is important there too, but not as critical perhaps.
If you set it on top of the K3 you block the speaker, so I'm contemplating
putting it under the K3.  The KAT500 has the same dimensions as either the
K3 or the KPA500--it's just not as high.  I'd bet there will be a lot of
variations on setup, and hopefully several of them will be satisfactory.
Dave W7AQK"